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How to choose the best bath taps for your bathroom

We take a look at what to consider when choosing new bath taps, whether you need bath shower mixer taps, something suitable for a small bath or want to include a rain shower

One of the first things you’re likely to consider when planning a new bathroom is the type of bath you want to complete your dream bathroom design, perhaps a large freestanding tub or a small bath for a compact space. But bath taps, bath shower mixer taps and complementary elements such as an over-bath rain shower, are just as important when it comes to finalising your scheme. Here’s what to keep in mind when making your choice…

Mounted on the wall for a clean finish, these designs have manual and thermostatically controlled options and are usually bath shower mixer taps. Roca have a variety of designs, including Ona’s Mediterranean-inspired bath shower mixer taps in contemporary matt black.

Installed directly on to the bath with an integrated spout or separate bath taps and spout. Plus the option of a hand shower, like Insignia’s urban-style bath shower mixer taps with slimline stick hand shower, or the Loft’s bath taps with crosshead controls.

Floor-standing mixers such as the sleek Pals bath shower mixer taps are designed to complement a freestanding bath. The perfect companion to Raina’s modern freestanding baths.

Mounted to the wall, built-in mixers are concealed, with the installation behind the wall and just the control panel on show. To be used with a spout or Roca’s Maxiflow for filling the bath. Ideal for compact spaces with a small bath.

Adding an over bath rain shower

Having a bath is a priority for many, even if it means choosing a small bath, whether that’s down to having young children, or for creating a relaxing place for your own wellbeing. Others might feel they need the ease of a rain shower for their morning routine. If space is at a premium and fitting in a separate shower and small bath isn’t a possibility, that doesn’t mean you have to choose between practicalities and luxury. You can have the best of both worlds and have a rain shower installed in the ceiling over the bath, providing your bathroom with the flexibility that you might need.

The benefits of a hand shower

Adding a hand shower to your bath is a practical move, providing you with added flexibility when it comes to taking care of your family’s needs – ideal if you have small children or pets, and incredibly handy when it comes to cleaning the tub. And it doesn’t have to be a purely practical choice – the Sensum collection of hand showers that come in a round or square design, offer four functions – Rain, NightRain, Tonic and Pulse – for a bespoke showering experience. Or there’s the Stella range, that has luxuriously designed round hand showers with up to three functions, or a sleek stick hand shower.

Filling the bath using built-in mixers

Wall mounted spouts are a great option and are controlled using a separate built-in mixer. There are many designs available to choose from, including the on-trend black and rose gold colourways from the Naia and Insignia collections, as well as the popular choice of chrome. An alternative to a spout is Roca’s Maxiflow where the bath filler is integrated into the overflow for a sleek, minimalist design.

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